A public forum is a two-on-two debate where students debate a topic set by the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) every two months within a year. It is competitive and most debaters love competing because they enjoy planning strategies on how to try to outwit their opponents by responding to arguments and questions. It involves a myriad of delivery forms such as persuasive, impromptu, and extemporaneous. The objective of a public forum debate is critical and analytical thinking. They will use statistics and numbers, they will learn about trending, controversial issues surrounding our world, and understand different cultures while researching. Our Debate summer camp is an excellent opportunity for students to enhance their debating skills, build confidence, and get an edge in competitive debates, especially in formats like Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, or Policy Debate. These camps provide a structured environment for practice, skill-building, and learning from experienced coaches.
In this class, students will learn how to:
- Craft and organize a case according to NSDA rules,
- Conduct in-depth research,
- Refute and respond to their adversaries,
- and, how to have fun at the same time.
- You’ll dive into the specifics of building a case, countering the opposition, and maintaining a strategic flow throughout the rounds.
Students will learn to analyze a topic by doing historical research, outweigh the good versus the bad, establish their arguments based on what they believe to be superior, and by making it difficult for the opponents to respond. They will also learn how to take good notes thereby making them better listeners as well.
Benefits:
- Overcome stage fear
- Builds confidence
- Develops critical thinking skills
- Improves verbal communication skills
- Strengthens your child’s sense of empowerment
- Strengthens your child’s academic performance
- Builds your child’s vocabulary
- Enhances your child’s creativity
Why Choose Us?
- Small class size
- Award-winning Teachers
- Best price assurance
- Learn with Fun
- Program designed by award-winning speaker and coach
- All students will be awarded a Course Completion Certificate
No class on July 4, 2025
